Wednesday, May 7, 2014

Traffic Accidents by the Numbers

I read in the Texas Mutual Comp Newsletter (Spring 2014) interesting statistics regarding traffic accidents.  "Transportation-related accidents account for about 40 percent of on-the-job fatalities. READ MORE >>

Friday, June 22, 2012

It's a small world

Our newest employee, Christine Ramirez, volunteered at Our Lady of Perpetual Help's vacation bible school the week of June 11 -15th, which happens to be the same church my sister attends. READ MORE >>

Friday, February 3, 2012

Rate Hike for Farmers Insurance - Again!

I know it's been a while since I have written a blog entry; there is always more important tasks that need attention but sometimes you just have to say something. READ MORE >>

Tuesday, July 5, 2011

Many South Texas Windstorm Inspections Turn Out to Be Bogus

Insurance Journal  June 30, 2011   Owners of more than 400 homes and businesses in South Texas will be notified that their windstorm insurance reviews were done by a bogus inspector. READ MORE >>

Wednesday, April 13, 2011

State Farm Again Ordered to Refund Texas Policyholders

A judge in Austin, Texas, has ruled that State Farm Insurance Co. must comply with a state insurance department directive to repay policyholders in a long running dispute betwee... READ MORE >>

Wednesday, April 6, 2011

NFL and Players Prepare to Face Off in Court Over Lockout

NFL and Players Prepare to Face Off in Court Over Lockout Source: CNN 06 Apr 2011 Lawyers representing current and former NFL players who want the league to lift its lockout and this year's fo... READ MORE >>

Friday, March 11, 2011

2 Huge Quake Triggered Tsunami kills 100's in Japan; Pacific on Alert

Insurance Journal By Chisa Fujioka & Elaine Lies | March 11, 2011 The biggest earthquake on record to hit Japan rocked its northeast coast on Friday, triggering a 10-meter |33 foot] ... READ MORE >>

Tuesday, March 8, 2011

$430k Love Settlement Shows Tweets Can Be Costly

Insurance Journal By Anthony McCartney | March 7, 2011 Courtney Love’s settlement of a case sparked by online attacks on a fashion designer show that while Twitter posts may be short, they can also be costly. READ MORE >>

Monday, March 7, 2011

States Must Decide if Workers’ Comp Benefits Extend to Illegal Workers

Insurance Journal March 7, 2011 The U.S. Supreme Court recently declined to hear a workers’ compensation insurance case that concerned an illegal immigrant in Louisiana who had sought coverage after a workplace accident. READ MORE >>

Thursday, March 3, 2011

Speaking of Mobile Apps....

"There's an app for that" is Apple's catch phrase to promote the literally thousands of applications that can be downloaded to an iPhone.  While Apple may be best known for mobile apps, B... READ MORE >>